Inking Tools For Comics
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 มิ.ย. 2024
- This video is all about my core inking tools. I've been inking my own work for many years, but over the last couple of years I've been doing it daily, and my process and tools have changed a lot over that time. I'll show you what I'm using now, the more traditional tools I used to use, and break down why I've made the changes I have.
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My Current List of Tools
tombow fudenosuke brush pen hard
staedler lead holder
pentel arts brush
sakura pigma micron 01
faber castell kneaded eraser
2h lead
strathmore 200 series bristol paper
lead pointer
uni posca white pens - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Finally the master has revealed his secret
His hard work is his secret
Hard work, sure, but knowing the tools, and how to approach things makes everything much easier. I started in a studio where I learned a lot, and it made all the difference for me.
@@DavidFinchartist I love how he replies to every comment..this says how great artist he is and a great human being
This man is extremely special! I've finally found a superb roster of educational drawing videos that will make me a better artist as I tend to draw bit when I'm not welding pipe!
Been casually drawing for 40 years and I just discovered the white Posca a few months ago, somehow. Friggin life changing.
Yeah, I found them in March from Marc Silvestri. They're a huge step up
Hey, can you guys tell me exactly which posca y’all are using? Yesterday I got my hands on the uni-posca white, pcf-350 brush and it’s like a clear white and isn’t covering much even after multiple passes. I thought I shook it plenty to ensure it was well mixed. Whatever your using is what I’m looking for but I’m uncertain of the correct type. Thanks in advance!
@@memyselfandiamtheone same with me it does not cover. I recommend a white signo pigment pen for small areas and white gouache and a brush for larger areas
@Shayshay turns out you need the uni posca pc-1m, works like a dream.
@@memyselfandiamtheone oh ok thank you. However I live in the uk so it my be hard to get the exact one. I will try to find one
David you might try putting some thick tape under the ruler. It'll lift it off the page a 1mm or so. That way it won't drag your ink across the page. It's a trick from old school mech/arch drafting.
Thank you Dave. You've been very generous sharing your knowledge with these videos.
Very welcome
Thank you, mr. Finch! Getting this kind of content from a legend with so many years of experience is unbelievable. What an age to be living in! Loving the chanel so far, greetings to you and Meredith from Brazil!
Thank you so much for doing videos like this. They are invaluable for artists starting out.
Glad you like them!
I tried to use edding, and I love it!
it makes my lines look way better, also it kind of forces one to draw with the arm and not with the wrist. hatching really does make way more sense now, and I could transfer this experience to some degree to other tools, like fineliner, pencil, etc.
I can only recommend to try such a big bold pen once
Aaaaah thank you for this! I'm always wondering what you're using and why/when. Specially on the live draws, this helps alot!
Also, the new editor did a great job! Although this tutorial was different there's still a good level of coherence and pace whereas I felt the previous tutorials were much faster and had me pausing and replaying alot more.
Thanks! I didn't want to do real time stuff since it can run so long, but the new editor is doing a really great job of keeping it moving along well, and I think it's more useful done this way.
Every time I'm watching one of your video I'm learning something very useful and important.. I love drawing and painting, it save my life every day, I want to become very good on it. I'll never quit. And I'm so grateful to you, making this videos, they are helping me a lot. You are a fantastic artist. Thank you
thanks for this walkthrough, much appreciated!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Dear David! You are the best kind of person. Showing all this knowledge. Your channel is pure gold. Wish you the best.
Wow, thank you!
@David Finch Thanks for the overview and honest assessment of what works on a line quality as well as convenience level. I'm pretty familiar with most of these tools, but would also note my love of the Pilot Hi Tec-C 0.25. It lays down a needle thin, Rapidograph like, line. I have read some complaints about clogging issues but that has not been my experience. I've gotten every last drop of ink out of these pens.
Great explanation of the tools. Thank you!
David is a craftsman in the true sense of the word. There is evidence of a thought process in everything he does, tge Mark of a true professional. Thank you for the insights.
Them inks are so clean!!! Truly a master!
Thank you so much for all this help! I've been playing with all these tools for a while now. The Posca whitout brushpen is helpful, but like you say, it takes a few applications and a little drytime. The Windsor Newton sable brush is AWESOME but you speak the truth! I love what Dan Green does with it, just makes me jealous
This is why a good editor matters.
Why are you at all of the David Finch every time I watch David your there most on the live stream
Remember me from the streams
Break through moment. Sub count should start climbing fast now
For sure! Thanks, Kenny
I have been drawing for 6 years and all the artists i follow i learn something new from them every time look at their art either on instagram or whatever,but every time i look at the tutorials by David Finch i feel like my art will improve 10 times more.
I don't draw anything like him but i use a lot of the techniques that he does,not all,but most.
This is btw my favourite tutorial as inking is my favourite step when I'm drawing,and i find myself using all of these techniques whenever i buy a new tool or i just want to warm up.
Finch is a great artist and i hope to see more in the future.
Hi David , wanted to tell you that I have been following your work for a long time, big inspiration.
Awesome, thank you!
I just love how he does an overview at the beginning of the video, so you know what you're getting
One of the most helpful videos I have seen on youtube on inking. Thanks !
Great demo and advice, simply terrific!!!!!
Great video David 👍🏻. Looking forward to practicing w/your suggested methods.
I love your work sir. You were my inspiration from the starting.
Thanks David, excelent work!
This video is so satisfying to watch...I love this kind of Tutorial of comic masters for dreamers of drawing like me. Thank u sir
Thanks! That was very informative. I’d always had trouble with quills as a lefty, and it’s nice to see that it’s doable.
Thank you so much David, very useful tuto !
This video couldn't have come at a better time! So informative and helpful, thank you David :)
Glad it was helpful!
Good video Dave!! When i was in college our professor showed us a different trick to keep ink from bleeding under the ruler... tape pennies to the other side so its raised up. It works. 😊
I have seen that, and I know it works. But using tools that avoid it altogether has worked out for me pretty well.
This was weird in a good way, watching an artist( you Dave) whom i grew up with and mimicked, sharing the behind the craft knowledge that is your art! There is foremost an excitement from the learning and watching a favorite penciler do work, as well as a pinch of discouragement just from knowing just how much skill i haven't learned or obtained, a pouring of motivation to draw and ink more, and a few other emotions that your video has blessed me with. I'd probably type out an entire thesis if i wasn't cognitive of the length of my comment, so to sum up; thank you so very much for continuing to work on and share your passion with everyone! A fan since i first saw your work, jack✌️
Thanks master for teaching us your pro tips and secrets
Really needed this! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
I remember buying this guy´s Gnomon Workshop DVD´s, man it´s so cool to see he has a youtube channel, best instructionals I have ever seen
Great video! Thanks for all the info!
Really great video, many thanks!!
I’ve been thinking about trying out some new pens but I wasn’t sure where to start. This video was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
I viewed it for the first time. I've been learning and learning to draw draw and draw. After testing with a brush pen I realised that it is pretty simple and now I can relax and pay attention to draw draw and draw again. Hehehe thank you I'm going to be inking my drawings now and your live stream seems like a wonderful idea, will watch your other videos till you showed up live
Thank you Mr Finch for your tutorial I learned a lot thank you !
Just like Finch after trying nibs,brushes and multi liners I settled on the tombow hard and soft tip. They're the best
For sure!
awesome thank you David!
what a honest guy
Been a fan since the Ultimate X-Men days. What a great video! Really enjoyed this.
Another ripper David!
Thanks!
Thanks for you job David.
Welcome!
Next video on drawing hands pleeeeeeeeez Dave I commented this in every single video of yours PLEEEZ next hand drawing tutorial
It will happen 🙂 he said he will make one on his live stream it's good 👌🏼 .
I'm betting drawing feet is next. I'm kidding :)
He actually did some tutorials on Gnomon Videos for Hands and Feets before..
If you didn't get one
Try Jim Lee's tutorial on hands 😀
@@siddharthmohanty5341 I saw it a lot lot back Jim lee is so fast and can't understand what he's talkin about
So I'm a self taught inker (cartoonist, graphic facilitator in the aerospace business - 40 or so years), and left handed... which has made life exciting from both the instruction and the tools point of view. I appreciate your tutorial since it confirms to me that I'm not so far off in my self education... noting I use tools similar to yours, save for brushes... (never got the hang of brushes...), as well as techniques, and problems with dip pens.
Nice confirmation... Thanks.
And now I know 👍. Thanks Dave.
Welcome!
Excellent overview, thanks much
Thank you for this video! Amazing stuff
Glad you enjoyed it!
Incredible video...perfect to link for all the new people who ask about your supplies and it will get a lot of view because you just drop the link in the Monday night draw streams. And the way you explain it all sure helps . Love this video
Glad it was helpful!
Great video Dave!This was very helpful thank you!
Thanks!
Thanks David that was really helpful!
This is gold! Thanks!
Glad you liked it!
Getting finished inks ready for print would be a huge help and something people don't talk about much (i.e., photoshop settings, treatments, etc.)
thank you sir. you're the greatest!
Wow, thanks!
very technical, thank you.
a VERY useful guide. thanks!
Thanks for the video! So useful!!! 😍
You're so welcome!
I really appreciate your insights. I have had the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen and the Pentel Portable Fude Pen for a while now. It's basically the same medium point pen, but one has bristles and the other has a solid point. They are waterproof and stand up to erasing. And they're less expensive than the brush pen you showed here. I would also recommend Rotring Art Pens. They can be used with a converter or waterproof cartridges and are available in a wide variety of nib sizes. My recent experience with the Tombow Fudenosuke is that they work very well, but, even after I allow them to dry overnight, the ink is erased when I erase my stray pencil marks. Also, I see that we're both left-handed, so it's good to see how you hold your instruments and avoid smearing.
Dave! This video is fantastic! Excellent production quality and so professional. I bought the Uni Posca based on your demonstration! Thanks!
Awesome, thank you!
Back in the day, we used to put a layer, or two, of tape under the ruler to raise it off the table so that the ink didn’t wick under it.
Great video Dave keep them coming! 💕
Thank you! Will do!
Wow, even you practice lines look amazing dude. Thanks for this video 👍✌️
If you go the Winsor Newton Brush route, pick up some "masters brush cleaner soap" after every session rinse your brush off then dip in lukewarm water, DO NOT dry it off, agitate the surface of the soap to get a lather then swirl it in the lather on the palm of your hand and you'll see any built up ink and paint come out. Rinse off and repeat if necessary. When finished dip into a little more lather to shape the tip and store it upside down (any remaining moisture will fall from the tip rather than sitting inside the ferrule and causing problems down the line) I have been using my Series 7 brushes every single day for at least 6 hours for the past 10 years so believe me when I say doing this will ensure you maintain them efficiently. Gotta protect that precious Weasel taint hair 🤣
Really thanks so much for this helpful information...I appreciate that...💜
Glad it was helpful!
The tombow is a goat sketching tool. Same with the pentel stylo pen
Excellent video David! I need to start playing around with inking again, the fear of messing up pencils is real, but as with anything practice is the key. The inking of the ovals is something easy enough to practice each day, thanks so much for these tips! Loving the video edits too. This is another stellar instructional video, we are all blessed to have these tutorials and tips from you!
Thanks a lot, Erick! You do need to try some inking again. Ultimately, you're best off working on one thing at a time though, and penciling is coming along so well. There's time!
The editing is great
Thanks! Not trying to edit myself has been great so far. I should have done it earlier!
Something I like to use from time to time is a caligraphy pen
I've never tried that. I'll have to give it a shot sometime.
I really like your energy and the format of the video very cool!
I appreciate that!
What a great video!!!
Amazing!
Thanks for another great video Dave
Very welcome
This video was better than all the magazines I bought my whole life.
Thank you.
My favorite tools to ink with are the Copic Multiliners SP. Since using those I haven't had to use anything else. You can refill them and change the nibs or brush as required. And you can use markers with them.
I wish I would have seen this video when it came out. I'm an artist but not professionally but have been drawing and painting since the age of four. No matter what you are using you need to loosen up your grip on the tool you are drawing with which will give you much more control. With the brush try holding it in a way so you have very little angle placed on the tip which gives you more control with thick to thin lines ore vise versa. With the Dip pens try placing just a drop of ink on the nib rather then dipping it. I love dip pens and had much frustrations with dipping. If you place the ink on the nib you will have less ink drying up on the nib giving you better flow. I recently got into doing gouache drawings using a sumi brush and dip pen. The blacks are black and the results are amazing.
Thank you so much Dave!!! This was so helpful, I prefer to use the Pentel Pocket Brush pen, not the Fude brush.
5:45 as someone who also presses hard when using, that is exactly what I was wanting to know about the tombow pens!
I have both the soft and hard too and the soft tip is great for me! It is a great balance between having control and expressive lines.
I like how you are left handed like me
I can feel this feeling when in drawing 😊
A left handed inker. 🙌
Love his Batman art. Wonder Woman is pretty nice also. Heck, I love all his art.
Hey David, just wanted to say you are an inspiration and I finally started a TH-cam channel of my art 2 days ago because of you. Thanks for all you do and I'm happy to see you are getting the following you deserve 👍❤️
Checked out your channel bro. Keep at it!
@@mayukhbanerjee1147 thank you, I hope those who are on the fence about starting one will go ahead and do so...you don't have to wait til you are a master like David lol
@@strawhattheory3607 I hope I can convince myself to do this😅
@@mayukhbanerjee1147 if you do, let me know, I'll be your first subscriber
@@strawhattheory3607 Thanks man. Means a lot😊
It's a great honor to see an artist like you at work, thanks for making so many videos. I've had a question in my mind just about your pencil. What hardness is it? When did you start adding tape to the pencil?
You can also put mounting tape on an ordinary ruler to raise it up. Excellent tips btw, thank you for this vid.
Thanks for sharing again Dave! I learned how to properly use a dip pen and, HAH, flip the ruler over!!!! Mind blown! ;)
Awesome! Thanks, Lance!
This video video makes me appreciate pencils even more. Sweet beautiful graphite, only does what I tell her to do!
Do you perfer to scan your pencils in and digital color without any form of inking?
thanks for the tips!
Awesome techniques really helpful David
Glad it was helpful!
Amazing tutorial and great info!! :)
I Love this Video
Amazing as always mate! 😁
Thanks again!
The scalping dip finch was to cover the white tent as the airplane hides inside it 😂
how ironic 😂
Thank you for the sharing.
My pleasure!
I'm 1st year architecture student and we ink our drawings with ruler, triangles and microns just like you showed. I'm inking this way right now
Great video man! im a aspiring comic artist and i would recomend the staedler pigment liners over the microns the work just as good and tend to last quite a bit longer imo
Never would consider myself an inker but I am definitely someone who prefers drawing with ink. I saw how you were doing it on your livestreams and got similar tools and mostly copied the approach with results I really like. Much appreciated!
Same here. Inking is pretty different than what I do, but it works for me. I really did try to do it the right way, but I just found that the traditional approach wasn't ideal for drawing with ink.
@@DavidFinchartist Well, seeing you do it gave me the mental permission to stop trying to do things so traditionally, and just mess with the approach until it works for me. I just needed to clear that hurdle, and I really have you to thank!
@@DavidFinchartist We're just trying to make good art and you're definitely doing that David
My inking supplies are pigma microns 03 05 and 08, a simple brush, india ink, and pigma gelly rol white pen